"Own Your Shit" | |
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Shameless episode | |
Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 5 |
Directed by | Christopher Chulack |
Written by | Dominique Morisseau |
Cinematography by | Loren Yaconelli |
Editing by | Omar Hassan-Reep |
Original release date | October 30, 2016 |
Running time | 53 minutes |
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"Own Your Shit" is the fifth episode of the seventh season of the American television comedy drama Shameless, an adaptation of the British series of the same name. It is the 77th overall episode of the series and was written by Dominique Morisseau and directed by executive producer Christopher Chulack. It originally aired on Showtime on October 30, 2016.
The series is set on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, and depicts the poor, dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, a neglectful single father of six: Fiona, Phillip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam. He spends his days drunk, high, or in search of money, while his children need to learn to take care of themselves. In the episode, Fiona asks for a raise, while Frank receives financial aid from a billionaire. Meanwhile, Lip sees a business opportunity, while Debbie struggles in paying Fiona her share of the money.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.20 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances consequences for the characters.